Sr. Engineer - Packaging Execution (Remote with travel

Sr. Engineer - Packaging Execution (Remote with travel)

The Senior Packaging Engineer will coordinate the execution and commercialization of innovative packaging solutions across primary, secondary, and tertiary formats. Focus on commissioning and validating new packaging designs through trials and experiments to support successful launches of Beverage and Core products. Drive packaging commissioning efforts both independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Product Engineering, Project Management, Packaging Quality, and Program Management.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for an experienced engineer passionate about packaging development and operational excellence.

Essential Functions

• Onsite commissioning and qualification activities for packaging formats and adjacent systems across various packaging fill processes including Cold Fill, Hot Fill, CSD, HAA, and LAA.
• Travel as needed to support project execution and attend technical training opportunities – Minimum 75% to Maximum 100%.
• Coordinate multiple projects with varying levels of complexity simultaneously
• Apply analytical tools to diagnose and resolve manufacturing and design related challenges.
• Collect, analyze, and present testing data to support project decisions.
• Support cross-departmental knowledge transfer of packaging related best practices, root cause analysis, and solutions to quality issues.
• Effectively diagnose, interpret, and communicate trial results to various technical and leadership audiences.
• Contribute to the development of protocols, process workflows, training and reporting.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of various packaging materials (PET, rPET, HDPE, LLDPE) and packaging processes (Injection Molding, ISBM) along with their beverage applications.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 4 Years – Experience in Packaging or other related Engineering or Manufacturing fields
• 4 Years – Experience in Position
• 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• * experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 6 Years– Experience in Packaging or other related Engineering or Manufacturing fields
• 6 Years – Experience in Position
• 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• * experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Foundational knowledge of packaging processes including injection molding, blow molding, filling, capping, labeling, packing and palletizing.
• Strong expertise in beverage filling processes and high-speed consumer product manufacturing.
• Project management competencies – planning, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
• Proven experience in commissioning and qualification of packaging and adjacent systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects independently with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Lean and Six Sigma basic training.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and technical troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to engage and influence across all levels of leadership.
• Experience with packaging software tools (TOPS or CAPE).

This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
• Manages a safe working environment and communicates safety incidents effectively
• Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
• Makes data-driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
• Puts overall company success first before department or individual success
• Facilitates discussions to achieve positive outcomes for the customer
• InnovACT
• Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive…